The Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages, an offshoot of the Department of Yoruba Studies, was established in the 1999/2000 academic session.  The Department of Yoruba Studies, which metamorphosed into the Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages, was established at the inception of the establishment of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ado-Ekiti which later became Ondo State University and later University of Ado-Ekiti of which was later renamed Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. The list of past and current Heads of Department consist of: Dr. (Mrs.) O. Olutoye (1982–1991), Mr. Talabi Olagbemi (1991–1992), Prof. (Mrs.) O. Olutoye (1992–1994), Dr. (Mrs.) O. Adebowale (1995–1996), Mr. E.T. Olowokere (1996–1997), Dr. M.A. Abiodun (1998–2000), Dr. (Mrs.) A. Adejumo (2001–2002), Mr. E.T. Olowokere (2003-2004), Prof. Bisi Ogunsina (2005–2008), Prof. M.A. Abiodun (2008-2011), Prof. (Mrs.) O. Adebowale (2011–April, 2012) and Prof. R.O. Ikotun (2012 – 2013), Prof. O. O. Alamu (2013 – 2015), Prof. O. A. Aladesanmi (2015-2017), Prof. T. A. Akanbi (2017-2018), Dr O. M. Olaiya (2018-2019), Dr O. S. Akintoye (2019-2021), Prof. T. A. Akanbi (2021- date).

 

Philosophy

The Department was established for the purpose of equipping students with the knowledge of adequate analysis of language with great emphasis on Nigerian languages.  It is also to familiarize students with the analysis of languages of Nigeria, Africa and other world languages; to learn the theories of language analysis and to apply them to any language of their focus; to familiarize students with Nigerian languages in the areas of language and literature, and to study the culture and customs of Yoruba language speakers.  Finally, the Department was equally established to equip the students to be able to face academic and social challenges.

 

The Objectives and Mission Statement

Since its inception, the department has produced a sizeable number of students that can compete favourably well with their peers both within Nigeria and beyond.  The programmes in the department are designed to make the students understand the rudiments of linguistics and to make it easy for them to grasp the nitty-gritty of language analysis be it their mother tongue or other Nigerian languages, other African languages and some other languages of the world.

General Services and Academic Programmes

The department gives adequate materials in terms of personnel and equipment to the students as well as conducive atmosphere to learn and have first-hand information on the happenings coming up in their field.  Most importantly, the department equips the students for gainful employment in the labour market, especially in teaching, broadcasting, publishing, translation, administration and other fields of employment.

Programmes offered in the Department

The programmes offered in the department are listed below:

S/ No.	Programme	Degree Awarded	Remarks
1.	Linguistics	B.A. Linguistics
2.	Yoruba	B.A. Yoruba
3.	Linguistics/Yoruba, Yoruba/Linguistics	B.A. (Comb.)
4.	Yoruba/English	B.A. (Comb.)
5.	Yoruba/French	B.A. (Comb)

Admission Requirements and Entry Qualifications

UTME Requirements

Requirement for the admission to the B.A. (Hons) Linguistics, B.A. (Combined Hons) Linguistics/English, and Linguistics/French include at least five (5) credit passes in SSC examination, GCE O/L or equivalent obtained at only one sitting credit passes which must include at one Arts subjects.

Requirement for the admission to the B.A. (Hons) Yoruba or B.A. (Combined Hons) Linguistics/Yoruba, must include at least five (5) credit passes in SSC examination, GCE O/L or equivalent obtained at only one sitting which must include Yoruba and two other Arts subjects.

Registration of Courses, Enrolment and Duration of Study

Registration Centre for all fresh students admitted into the Department is handled by the Office of the Head of Department during the registration exercise. The normal duration of study is 4 years for the academic programmes of the Faculty, except for Direct Entry candidates who qualify for 3 years programme.

Requirements for Course Work and Minimum Units to Graduate

The total number of units required for graduation in the department is summarized below:

Single Honours : 4 Years Programme:

Requirements for Course Work and Minimum Units to Graduate

The total number of units required for graduation in the department is summarized below:

Single Honours  –  4-Year Programme

 

Department  Other			GST	Total
100 Level	22	6	12	40
200 Level	20	9	6	35
300 Level	40	–	–	40
400 Level	36	–	–	36
	118	15	18	151

Single Honours  –  3-Year Programme

Department  Other			GST	Total
200 Level	20	9	12	41
300 Level	40	–	6	46
400 Level	36	–	–	36
	96	9	18	123

Combined Honours – 4 Year Prgoramme

Department  Other	A	B	GST	Total
100 Level	14	14	12	40
200 Level	15	15	6	36
300 Level	20	20	–	40
400 Level	21	15	–	36
	70	64	18	152

Combined Honours – 3-Year Programme

Department	A	B	GST	Total
200 Level	15	15	12	36
300 Level	20	20	6	40
400 Level	21	15	–	36
	56	50	18	118

List of Academic Staff

Name	Qualifications	Status	Specialisation	E-Mail Address	Phone No
Prof.  Akanbi, T.A.	B.A. M.A. M.Phil (Ibadan), Ph.D. (Ado)	Professor and Head of Department	Syntax, Morphology, Psycholinguistics	[email protected]	08035143395
Prof. Abiodun, M.A.	B.A., M.A, Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Professor	Phonology, Phonetics, Sociolinguistics	[email protected]	08033887739
Name	Qualifications	Status	Specialisation	E-Mail Address	Phone No
Prof. Alamu, O. O.	B.A., (Lagos), M.A., M.Phil, Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Professorr	Yoruba Literature, Films and Home Videos	[email protected]	08033232384
Prof. Aladesanmi O.A. (Mrs.)	B.A. (Ado), M.A (Ilorin)  Ph.D. (Ado)	Professor	Yoruba Literature and Philosophy	[email protected]	08034889974
Dr. Akintoye, O.S	B.A, M.A, Ph.D. (Ado-Ekiti)	Reader	Yoruba Syntax and Morphology	[email protected]	08038127983
Dr. Olaiya, O.M	B.A, M.A (Ife), Ph.D. (Ado)	Senior Lecturer	Yoruba Literature	[email protected]	08037017826
Dr. Taiwo A.A	B.A. (Ado) M.A (Ibadan), Ph.D. (Ado)	Senior Lecturer	Yoruba Stylistics, Yoruba Video and Films	[email protected]	08038609841
Adeoye, A. A.	B. A., M.A., Ph.D. (Ado)	Lecturer I	Syntax, Morphology	[email protected]	07034911424